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Start Over Place Name Mexico--Federal District--Mexico City Topic Art / Arte

1. "¡Alevántese pues!"

Translation:
"Get up Then!"
Attribution:
Posada, José Guadalupe, 1852-1913 (artist / artista) | La Chintatlahua (publisher / editorial)
Date:
9/23/06
Description:
A cartoon of a police officer violently confronting a poor Mexican worker. Under the cartoon is a poem that denounces state repression and police brutality against laborers and promotes working-class resistance. —— Caricatura de un policía confrontando violentamente a un obrero mexicano. Debajo hay un poema que denuncia la represión estatal y la brutalidad policial contra los trabajadores y promueve la resistencia obrera.
Place Name:
Mexico--Federal District--Mexico City
Topic:
Art / Arte, Penny newspapers / Prensa obrera, Armed forces / Fuerzas armadas, Generals / Generales, Journalism / Periodismo, and Economy / Economía
Time Period Covered:
20th Century / Siglo XX (1900-1999)
Language:
Spanish / Español
Type:
Still image / Imagen fija
Extent:
1 woodcut / xilografía
General Note:
In: / En: "La Chintatlahua", v. 1, n. 1.
Source Collection Identifier:
HD8111 C456
Source Collection Name:
Rare Book Collection
Owning Repository:
Benson Latin American Collection, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, The University of Texas at Austin
Rights:
Public Domain / Dominio Público (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)
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2. "Garantías del obrero en Atlixco"

Translation:
"Worker’s Rights in Atlixco"
Attribution:
Posada, José Guadalupe, 1852-1913 (artist / artista) | La Guacamaya (publisher / editorial)
Date:
3/10/04
Description:
A cartoon showing a laborer being beaten by armed men labeled as government and landowner forces. The image and accompanying verse denounce the hypocrisy of supposed worker protections, highlighting violence and exploitation in lieu of fair wages, and call for resistance through the rallying cry “¡Extermination or freedom!” —— Caricatura que muestra a un trabajador siendo golpeado por hombres armados identificados como gobierno y terratenientes. La imagen y el verso denuncian la hipocresía de las supuestas protecciones laborales, la explotación y la violencia, y llaman a la resistencia con el grito “¡Exterminio o libertad!”
Place Name:
Mexico--Federal District--Mexico City and Mexico--Puebla--Atlixco
Topic:
Art / Arte, Penny newspapers / Prensa obrera, Armed forces / Fuerzas armadas, Combat / Combate, Journalism / Periodismo, and Economy / Economía
Time Period Covered:
20th Century / Siglo XX (1900-1999)
Language:
Spanish / Español
Type:
Still image / Imagen fija
Extent:
1 woodcut / xilografía
General Note:
In: / En: "La Guacamaya", v. 2, n. 45.
Source Collection Identifier:
hD8111 G83
Source Collection Name:
Rare Book Collection
Owning Repository:
Benson Latin American Collection, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, The University of Texas at Austin
Rights:
Public Domain / Dominio Público (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)
Rights - Use and Reproduction:
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3. "Verdades amargas"

Translation:
"Bitter Truths"
Attribution:
unidentified / no identificado (artist / artista) | El diablito bromista (publisher / editorial)
Date:
5/3/08
Description:
Political cartoon depicting the "Sun of Peace" President Porfirio Díaz looking over the exploitation of Mexico’s people for the benefit of Europe’s elite. Working class Mexicans are on the left, a larger-than-life elite man with a top hat carrying bundles of money is at the center, and European elite are on the right side. —— Caricatura política del "Sol de la Paz", el presidente Díaz, supervisando la explotación del pueblo mexicano en beneficio de las élites europeas. A la izquierda, trabajadores mexicanos; al centro, un capitalista con sombrero de copa y dinero; a la derecha, élites europeas.
Place Name:
Mexico--Federal District--Mexico City
Topic:
Art / Arte, Penny newspapers / Prensa obrera, Presidents / Presidentes, Generals / Generales, Women / Mujeres, Economy / Economía, International relations / Relaciones internacionales, Journalism / Periodismo, Díaz, Porfirio, 1830-1915, and Children / Niños y niñas
Time Period Covered:
20th Century / Siglo XX (1900-1999)
Language:
Spanish / Español
Type:
Still image / Imagen fija
Extent:
1 woodcut / xilografía
General Note:
In: / En: "El diablito bromista" n. 246.
Source Collection Identifier:
#NAME?
Source Collection Name:
Rare Book Collection
Owning Repository:
Benson Latin American Collection, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, The University of Texas at Austin
Rights:
Public Domain / Dominio Público (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)
Rights - Use and Reproduction:
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4. "El tiro por la culata"

Translation:
"Backfiring"
Attribution:
unidentified / no identificado (artist / artista) | La Sátira (publisher / editorial) | Herrera, Fernando (editor)
Date:
1/21/12
Description:
Title page for “La Sátira” newspaper containing a large political cartoon. It depicts a “suspension of rights” bullet shot by an elite politician toward Emiliano Zapata, backfiring on Francisco Madero. —— Portada del periódico “La Sátira” con una gran caricatura política. Muestra una “suspensión de garantías” como bala disparada por un político de élite hacia Zapata que termina rebotando en Madero.
Place Name:
Mexico--Federal District--Mexico City
Topic:
Art / Arte, Penny newspapers / Prensa obrera, Combat / Combate, Journalism / Periodismo, Militias / Milicias, Presidents / Presidentes, Zapata, Emiliano, 1879-1919, and Madero, Francisco I., 1873-1913
Time Period Covered:
20th Century / Siglo XX (1900-1999)
Language:
Spanish / Español
Type:
Still image / Imagen fija
Extent:
1 newspaper title page / portada del periódico
Source Collection Identifier:
Newspaper - La Satira
Source Collection Name:
Rare Book Collection
Owning Repository:
Benson Latin American Collection, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, The University of Texas at Austin
Rights:
Public Domain / Dominio Público (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)
Rights - Use and Reproduction:
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5. "Últimas manifestaciones de cariño"

Translation:
“Last Expressions of Affection"
Attribution:
unidentified / no identificado (artist / artista) | La Sátira (publisher / editorial) | Blanco, Próspero A. (editor)
Date:
5/28/11
Description:
Title page for “La Sátira” newspaper containing two political cartoons. The top two-thirds of the title page contains a depiction of an armed working-class mob chasing elite Porfirista men away from the “El Imparcial” newspaper building. At the bottom are ragged personifications of various periodicals, including “El Diario”, “El País”, and the “Diario Republicano”, identified as “the press after the arrival of Madero.” —— Portada del periódico “La Sátira” con dos caricaturas políticas. La parte superior muestra a una turba armada obrera persiguiendo a porfiristas frente a la redacción de “El Imparcial”. Abajo, representaciones andrajosas de otros periódicos, identificados como “la prensa tras la llegada de Madero”.
Place Name:
Mexico--Federal District--Mexico City
Topic:
Art / Arte, Penny newspapers / Prensa obrera, Combat / Combate, Coups d'état / Golpes de Estado, Journalism / Periodismo, Militias / Milicias, Madero, Francisco I., 1873-1913, and Díaz, Porfirio, 1830-1915
Time Period Covered:
20th Century / Siglo XX (1900-1999)
Language:
Spanish / Español
Type:
Still image / Imagen fija
Extent:
1 newspaper title page / portada del periódico
Source Collection Identifier:
Newspaper - La Satira
Source Collection Name:
Rare Book Collection
Owning Repository:
Benson Latin American Collection, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, The University of Texas at Austin
Rights:
Public Domain / Dominio Público (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)
Rights - Use and Reproduction:
The University of Texas Libraries makes this electronic resource available solely for the purposes of research and teaching. If you would like to republish this resource in print or electronically, please contact Benson Special Collections staff at bensonspecialcollections@austin.utexas.edu. —— Las Bibliotecas de la Universidad de Texas proveen acceso a este recurso electrónico únicamente con fines de investigación y enseñanza. Si quisiera publicar en forma impresa o electrónica este recurso, por favor comuníquese con el personal de las Colecciones Especiales de la Benson por correo electrónico, bensonspecialcollections@austin.utexas.edu.

6. "El águila de Anáhuac da un zarpazo al buitre Yanki"

Translation:
"The Anahuac Eagle Strikes at the Yankee Vulture"
Attribution:
Hema, J. (artist / artista)
Date:
1913-09
Description:
Broadside praising General Victoriano Huerta as a patriotic leader who saved Mexico from chaos and foreign intervention after overthrowing Francisco I. Madero, whom it denounces as a traitor. The writer glorifies Huerta's defiance of the United States, especially President Wilson, and frames Huerta’s interim presidency as a defense of national sovereignty and dignity. Madero's family and followers are accused of conspiring with the U.S. to destabilize Mexico, while Huerta is presented as the rightful presidential candidate who embodies national honor and unity. It contains an engraving of an eagle with a snake in its beak and a portrait of Huerta. —— Hoja volante que elogia al general Victoriano Huerta como líder patriótico que salvó a México del caos y la intervención extranjera tras derrocar a Francisco I. Madero, a quien denuncia como traidor. El autor glorifica la resistencia de Huerta ante Estados Unidos, especialmente frente al presidente Wilson, y presenta su presidencia interina como defensa de la soberanía y dignidad nacional. Se acusa a la familia y seguidores de Madero de conspirar con EE. UU. para desestabilizar México. Contiene un grabado del águila con la serpiente y un retrato de Huerta.
Place Name:
Mexico--Federal District--Mexico City
Topic:
Art / Arte, Propaganda, Armed forces / Fuerzas armadas, Generals / Generales, Presidents / Presidentes, Elections / Elecciones, International relations / Relaciones internacionales, Huerta, Victoriano, 1845-1916, and Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Time Period Covered:
20th Century / Siglo XX (1900-1999)
Language:
Spanish / Español
Type:
Mixed material / Material mixto
Extent:
1 poster / plancarta
Source Collection Identifier:
Box 3, Folder 5
Source Collection Name:
Genaro García Collection: Broadsides and Circulars
Owning Repository:
Benson Latin American Collection, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, The University of Texas at Austin
Rights:
Public Domain / Dominio Público (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)
Rights - Use and Reproduction:
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7. "El Sol de la Paz", portada

Translation:
"The Sun of Peace", cover
Attribution:
Posada, José Guadalupe, 1852-1913 (artist / artista) | Frías, Heriberto, 1870-1925 (author / autor) Maucci Hermanos (México) (publisher / editorial)
Date:
1901
Description:
Illustrated cover of juvenile literature depicting President Diaz with wreath and the Mexican flag framing him over a train, globe, a worker, and the cathedral in the background. —— Portada ilustrada de literatura juvenil con el presidente Díaz enmarcado por una corona de laurel y la bandera nacional sobre un tren, un globo, un obrero y la catedral de fondo.
Place Name:
Mexico--Federal District--Mexico City
Topic:
Art / Arte, Propaganda, Children / Niños y niñas, Generals / Generales, Presidents / Presidentes, International relations / Relaciones internacionales, Railroads / Ferrocarriles, Economy / Economía, Buildings / Edificios, and Díaz, Porfirio, 1830-1915
Time Period Covered:
19th Century / Siglo XIX (1800-1899) and 20th Century / Siglo XX (1900-1999)
Language:
Spanish / Español
Type:
Still image / Imagen fija
Extent:
1 title page / portada
General Note:
Part of / Part de: "Biblioteca del Niño Mexicano".
Source Collection Identifier:
#NAME?
Source Collection Name:
Rare Book Collection
Owning Repository:
Benson Latin American Collection, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, The University of Texas at Austin
Rights:
Public Domain / Dominio Público (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)
Rights - Use and Reproduction:
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8. "Despedida del asesino de Madero, al cabo la barca es mía..."

Translation:
"Farewell to Madero's Murderer, after All the Boat Is Mine..."
Attribution:
Magos, L. (artist / artista) | unidentified / no identificado (author / autor) | El Paladin (publisher / editorial)
Date:
1913-02
Description:
Satirical ballad mocking the allies and defenders of Victoriano Huerta—portraying them as opportunistic, corrupt, and ultimately cowardly men who feign bravado while preparing to flee justice. The text derides these figures for abandoning the country after contributing to the betrayal and murder of President Madero. It criticizes their selfishness, greed, and moral cowardice during the fall of Huerta’s regime. —— Corrido satírico que se burla de los aliados y defensores de Victoriano Huerta—retratándolos como oportunistas, corruptos y cobardes que fingen valentía mientras huyen de la justicia. El texto critica su traición a Madero y su egoísmo durante la caída del régimen huertista.
Place Name:
Mexico--Federal District--Mexico City
Topic:
Madero, Francisco I., 1873-1913, Huerta, Victoriano, 1845-1916, Carranza, Venustiano, 1859-1920, Art / Arte, Ballads / Corridos, Penny newspapers / Prensa obrera, Coups d'état / Golpes de Estado, and Propaganda
Time Period Covered:
20th Century / Siglo XX (1900-1999)
Language:
Spanish / Español
Type:
Mixed material / Material mixto
Extent:
1 leaflet / hoja volante
Source Collection Identifier:
Box 1, Folder 1
Source Collection Name:
Mexican Political Parties Propaganda Collection
Owning Repository:
Benson Latin American Collection, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, The University of Texas at Austin
Rights:
Public Domain / Dominio Público (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)
Rights - Use and Reproduction:
The University of Texas Libraries makes this electronic resource available solely for the purposes of research and teaching. If you would like to republish this resource in print or electronically, please contact Benson Special Collections staff at bensonspecialcollections@austin.utexas.edu. —— Las Bibliotecas de la Universidad de Texas proveen acceso a este recurso electrónico únicamente con fines de investigación y enseñanza. Si quisiera publicar en forma impresa o electrónica este recurso, por favor comuníquese con el personal de las Colecciones Especiales de la Benson por correo electrónico, bensonspecialcollections@austin.utexas.edu.

9. "Los crímenes del tirano V. Huerta. Primera parte"

Translation:
"The Crimes of the Tyrant Victoriano Huerta. Part One"
Attribution:
Lozano, Samuel M. (lyricist / letrista)
Date:
circa 1915
Description:
Ballad condemning Victoriano Huerta as a tyrant responsible for the assassination of President Francisco I. Madero and the suffering of the Mexican people. It praises Madero’s democratic ideals and moral courage, contrasting them with Huerta’s brutality and cowardice. The song also honors Venustiano Carranza, Villa, and Obregón as leaders who helped restore justice and usher in a hopeful future for the nation. It contains a portrait of Carranza. —— Corrido que condena a Victoriano Huerta como tirano responsable del asesinato de Francisco I. Madero y del sufrimiento del pueblo mexicano. Elogia los ideales democráticos y la valentía moral de Madero, y honra a Carranza, Villa y Obregón como restauradores de la justicia y la esperanza nacional. Contiene un retrato de Carranza.
Place Name:
Mexico--Federal District--Mexico City
Topic:
Huerta, Victoriano, 1845-1916, Blanquet, Aureliano, 1849-1919, Díaz Prieto, Félix, 1868-1945, Madero, Francisco I., 1873-1913, Mondragón, Manuel, 1859-1922, Carranza, Venustiano, 1859-1920, Villa, Pancho, 1878-1923, Ballads / Corridos, Penny newspapers / Prensa obrera, Presidents / Presidentes, Coups d'état / Golpes de Estado, Art / Arte, Militias / Milicias, and Generals / Generales
Time Period Covered:
20th Century / Siglo XX (1900-1999)
Language:
Spanish / Español
Type:
Mixed material / Material mixto
Extent:
1 leaflet / hoja volante
Source Collection Identifier:
Box 1, Folder 1
Source Collection Name:
Mexican Political Parties Propaganda Collection
Owning Repository:
Benson Latin American Collection, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, The University of Texas at Austin
Rights:
Public Domain / Dominio Público (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)
Rights - Use and Reproduction:
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10. Tarjeta de candidato presidencial y vicepresidencial para Félix Díaz y Requena

Translation:
Presidential and vice-presidential candidate postcard for Félix Díaz and Requena
Attribution:
unidentified / no identificado (photographer / fotógrafo)
Date:
undated / sin fecha
Description:
Presidential and vice-presidential candidate publicity for Félix Díaz and José Luis Requena. There is a portrait of each man on the ballot, with a description at the bottom. Decorative drawings surround each portrait, and the eagle with the serpent from the Mexican Coat of Arms appears in the center of the ballot. —— Publicidad electoral presidencial y vicepresidencial para Félix Díaz y José Luis Requena. La boleta muestra un retrato de cada candidato, con una descripción al pie. Dibujos decorativos rodean cada retrato, y el águila con la serpiente del Escudo Nacional aparece en el centro de la boleta.
Place Name:
Mexico--Federal District--Mexico City
Topic:
Propaganda, Armed forces / Fuerzas armadas, Presidents / Presidentes, Requena, José Luis, Díaz, Félix, 1868-1945, Elections / Elecciones, Postcards / Postales, Generals / Generales, and Art / Arte
Time Period Covered:
20th Century / Siglo XX (1900-1999)
Language:
Spanish / Español
Type:
Still image / Imagen fija
Extent:
1 photograph / fotografía
General Note:
Transcription / Transcripción: "Sres. Gral. Félix Díaz y Lic. José Luis Requena, candidatos del Partido Nacional Felicista a la Presidencia y Vicepresidencia de la República por quienes debe Ud. votar."
Source Collection Identifier:
Box 12, Folder 2
Source Collection Name:
Genaro García Collection: Photographs
Owning Repository:
Benson Latin American Collection, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, The University of Texas at Austin
Rights:
Dominio Público / Public Domain (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)
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